Horoscope: Dec. 2

ARIES (March 21-April 19). If it feels like you're not getting where you want to go, consider that a piece of karma needs to be cleared before you can progress. The wheels that will move you forward are propelled by giving back.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Keep smiling even when the bottom seems to be dropping out. Sometimes the bottom dropping out just makes more room for everyone as it provides an exciting ride.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Leaders need to know how to respond graciously to success, and they also need to know how to handle things when they look bad. It's fine to admit the flaws now and then.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). It's said that being too cautious is the greatest risk you could take. Tell that to the cliff diver who is no more. The question is: How cautious is too cautious?

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). One way of preserving the peace in your domestic environment is to maintain friendly but firm boundaries between housemates and neighbors. TOo much involvement and familiarity will backfire.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). The restrictions come down this afternoon, but no matter. This is merely another opportunity to find true freedom.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Worrisome matters are dropped, not because they are completely solved, but because more important challenges call you to act. Tonight, a brief and to-the-point talk is better than prolonged heart-to-heart.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Developments in your finances are exciting, but keep it to yourself for now. The appropriate time for sharing is when you are sure about every aspect, including your opinion on the best way to spend it.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Everyone succumbs to bad moods now and then—the kind that make it seem like nothing at all is going right. If you feel yourself falling into a funk, you can fend it off by focusing o the thing that's so good now.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Because of "love" that's based in fantasy, infatuation can be temporarily wonderful but equally horrible when the illusion is shattered. No one can be another person's be-all-end-all.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Don't be surprised if an evening event causes you to horripilate. The question is: Will it be due to cold, fear, or excitement? Probably the latter, as your stars indicate an unexpected twist.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Sometimes love is saying the thing that will help the other person get through the moment. It might not be the most accurate statement, but it's the most compassionate one.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (Dec. 2). Make a firm decision in the next three weeks, and suddenly 2015 represents a new lease on life. Family bonds grow in February. March features extra work and pay. Your aspirations change once more in April. Personal fulfillment moves up higher on the list, and you'll love what your leisure brings you. Cancer and Leo people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 7, 5, 30, 22 and 14.